“Retronomicon” Compilation Released to Benefit Industrial Musician Charles Levi

The underground music community is rallying around Charles Levi, the thunderous bass force behind My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Pigface, and more, with the release of the compilation “Retronomicon.” Levi, a titan in the industrial scene, can be heard on the soundtracks for  CoolWorld and The Crow.

Sadly, Levi is facing some tough times: namely, vascular dementia- which has led to leg amputation, as well as daily kidney dialysis and neuropathy that affects the motor function of his fingers.  A veritable who’s who of North American electronic and industrial artists, each putting their own twist on the synth-laden tracks that defined an era, have created the album Retronomicon as a sonic salute to Levi. The album is a modern reimagining of the sounds that Levi helped pioneer, all while throwing a lifeline his way.

The album is out now via Para Luna Records: every penny earned from sales and streaming will go straight to helping him navigate his health hurdles. He’s given so much to the community, it’s time lend a hand when it’s needed most.

Listeners can contribute to the cause by purchasing the album on Bandcamp, streaming it on Spotify, or donating directly to Charles Levi’s GoFundMe.

Listen to the album below, and purchase it here:

Tracklisting:

1. Apology Kink – “West End Girls” / Pet Shop Boys
2. LeviLevi vs. Bangalore ft Betty X – “Hit me with your Best Shot” / Pat Benatar
3. PreCog – “Oh Father” / Madonna
4. SU – “Smothered Hope” / Skinny Puppy
5. Microwaved – “So Alive” / Love & Rockets
6. Betty X – “The Chaffeur” / Duran Duran
7. Doors in the Labyrinth – “Dead Man’s Party” / Oingo Boingo
8. Giant Monsters on the Horizon – “It’s a Sin” / Pet Shop Boys
9. Missing in Stars – “Hold me Now” / Thompson Twins
10. Planetdamage – “Sunglasses at Night” / Corey Hart
11. Stabbed By Prongs ft. Bow Ever Down – “Heat of the Moment” / Asia
12. Violet Wanda – “Discipline” / King Crimson
13. Dogtablet – “Hollow Hills” / Bauhaus
14. Glitch Factor – “Strangelove” / Depeche Mode
15. Horrorhaus ft. Kimberly of Bow Ever Down – “Take my Breath Away” / Berlin
16. Renegade Sl8ve vs. Giant Monsters on the Horizon – “Desperate, but not Serious” / Adam Ant
17. Stoneburner – “The Crab Song” / Faith No More